Community and Public Services Committee Minutes

Wednesday, February 03, 2021

9:30 A.m. - 5:30 P.m.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• A. Paquette,
• J. Dziadyk,
• D. Iveson,
• A. Knack,
• and M. Nickel

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order

Councillor A. Paquette called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2021.

1.2

Roll Call

Councillor A. Paquette conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Community and Public Services Committee.

*Mayor D. Iveson is a Committee Member pursuant to section 15(3), Council Committee Bylaw 18156

Councillors J. Dziadyk, Mayor D. Iveson, A. Knack, M. Nickel and A. Paquette participated electronically.

Councillors M. Banga, T. Cartmell, B. Esslinger, B. Henderson, S. McKeen and M. Walters; and S. McKerry, L. Kjorlien and R. Zheng, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the February 3, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel

  Carried (4 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the January 20, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel

  Carried (4 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

Councillor A. Paquette provided comments on the purpose and importance of treaty land acknowledgement.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1. Indigenous Housing
  • 5.2. International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

  In Favour (4)

  A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel

  Carried (4 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• That Community and Public Services Committee hear from the following speakers in panels, when appropriate:

  • 6.1 Innovative Funding Strategies to Build, Operate and Maintain Recreation Centres
    1. M. Bachewich, Active Communities Alberta Society
    2. R. Mahmi, A1 Athletic Facility
    3. J. Kusiek, Friends of Scona Rec
    4. K. Goa, Friends of Scona Rec
    5. E. Solez, Friends of Scona Rec (speaking on behalf of D. Staley)
    6. J. Hewko
    7. S. Loots
  • 6.5 Bylaw 19553 - Amendments to prohibit the feeding of wildlife
    1. G. Ukrainetz
    2. C. Richmond, Sierra Club Canada - Edmonton
    3. K. Nelson, Voice for Animals Society
    4. K. Kowalchuck

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

There were no requests for items to be dealt with at a specific time on the agenda.

3.

Councillor Inquiries

3.1

Transit Statistics 2019 and 2020 (A. Paquette)

Can Administration please provide a brief report to Committee, in advance of the Spring 2021 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment, outlining a summary of:

1. Transit ridership data for 2019 and 2020
2. ETS sales revenue for 2020, including cash fares, tickets, adult pass, youth pass, and seniors pass

Due Date: April 27, 2021, Urban Planning Committee

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

There were no Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting.

5.

Requests to Reschedule Reports

5.1

Indigenous Housing

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

That the revised due date of February 17, 2021, be approved.
Revised Due Date: February 17, 2021

5.2

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

That the revised due date of April 14, 2021, be approved.
Revised Due Date: April 14, 2021

6.

Reports

6.1

Innovative Funding Strategies to Build, Operate and Maintain Recreation Centres

R. Jevne, Citizen Services, made a presentation.

J. Hewko and S. Loots made presentations.

M. Bachewich, Active Communities Alberta Society; R. Mahmi, A1 Athletic Facility; J. Kusiek, K. Goa and E. Solez (speaking on behalf of D. Staley), Friends of Scona Rec, made presentations and answered questions. 

I. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services); S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development; M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and Deputy City Manager, and S. Padbury, Financial and Corporate Services; and R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, and R. Jevne, Citizen Services, answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Paquette

  Funding Strategy Options for Recreation Centres

  That Administration continue to work with the community and the development community on the full range of tools presented, including a CRL or similar tool, using Rollie Miles as a pilot, to provide a report with a partial funding strategy for future recreation centres, available for Council in advance of the next capital budget process (December 2022).
  
  Due Date: First Quarter 2022
  
  Policy Options for Alternative Financing Tools - Recreation Centres

  That Administration examine options for a new policy for alternative financing tools for funding construction, operations and maintenance of recreation centres city-wide, including thresholds of city supported tax base funding versus alternative financing focused at the local area, and provide a report back.
  
  Due Date: April 28, 2021

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:
  
  That Administration issue an Expression of Interest (EOI) to solicit potential interest for external partners interested in any combination of either Financing, Building, and/or Operating/Maintaining any of the planned components of the Lewis Farms District Park and Recreation Facility and return to Committee, in the fourth quarter of 2021, with an analysis and evaluation of the submissions.

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack

  Lewis Farms Recreation Centre - Proposed All-Season Outdoor Recreation Space
  
  That Administration work with Active Communities Alberta, appropriate not-for-profit organizations (ex: Hockey Edmonton, Hockey Alberta, etc.), and the Rosenthal Community League on the opportunity to build the proposed all-season outdoor recreation spaces and determine what is needed to advance this project at the current Lewis Farms Recreation Centre site.
  
  Due Date: April 14, 2021

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Paquette

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:
  
  That Administration explore potential funding strategies, including but not limited to the ARAs (Arterial Road Assessments) and PACs (Permanent Area Contributions) requirements for the development of the proposed A1 indoor soccer facility at 16420 - 26 street and report back to Committee.

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)

6.2

Graffiti Fines and Resolutions - Bylaw Amendment Options

D. Aitken, Citizen Services, made a presentation and answered questions.

S. Davis, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services); and A. Jabs, Citizen Services, answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:
  
  That Administration prepare bylaw amendments to create an offence for placing or causing the placement of graffiti on private and public property without permission, including a fine for $1,000, and return to Community and Public Services Committee.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (4 to 0)

6.3

RE/MAX Field Drainage Project

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services, made a presentation.

P. Ladoucuer, Integrated Infrastructure Services; and R. Jevne, Citizen Services, answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the Municipal Improvement Agreement between the City of Edmonton and Baseball Edmonton Inc., as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 3, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00232, be approved, and that agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (4 to 0)

6.4

Edmonton’s Approach to Supportive Housing - Listening Mission Report

J. Foord, Citizen Services, made a presentation and answered questions.

J. Liddle, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services); and S. Huculak, Sandra Huculak & Associate Ltd., answered questions.

C. Kjenner and C. Kirsop, Citizen Services, answered questions.

• Moved by: D. Iveson

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the Mayor provide a copy of the February 3, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00258 to the Government of Alberta, on behalf of the Council and the community, to supplement our budget advocacy around affordable housing.
     
     
  2. That Administration return to Community and Public Services Committee in one year with a report identifying how the initiatives described in the February 3, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00258 have advanced and how the City is working with the private sector to increase the supply of affordable and supportive housing.

   

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)

6.5

Bylaw 19553 - Amendments to prohibit the feeding of wildlife

D. Aitken, Citizen Services, made a presentation.

G. Ukrainetz; C. Richmond, Sierra Club Canada - Edmonton; K. Nelson, Voice for Animals Society; and K. Kowalchuck, made presentations and answered questions.

C. Hodgson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services); and D. Aitken, Citizen Services, answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Knack

  Bylaw 19553 - Amendments to prohibit the feeding of wildlife - Additional Options
  That the February 3, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00237, be referred back to Administration to make amendments to Bylaw 19553 to make the language in section 6.3 more generic, and return to the February 17, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.
  
  Due Date: February 17, 2021

  In Favour (4)

  A. Paquette, J. Dziadyk, A. Knack, and M. Nickel

  Carried (4 to 0)

7.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

8.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Councillor A. Paquette asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:44 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2021.